Love Holding Love
Twenty-six mantras taken directly from the writings of Saints Francis and Clare on two CDs, background information on Francis and Clare, and a 16 page booklet explaining each mantra.
We have consistently seen pilgrims become excited when they are exposed to the spirituality of these two saints, Francis and Clare. And the idea came to us to share some kernels of their affective spirituality from their actual writings, composing mantras in the hope that rhythmic, repetitive singing would enable each one of us to experience the burning love they had for God, for Jesus Christ.
For this reason, we have chosen to present several texts in their original languages of composition: Latin, Italian, and Umbrian dialect, the language of Francis and Clare.
A sampling of the mantras is found below.
| CD 1: Pax (St. Francis) Franciscan Greeting – Altissimo Glorioso Dio – Burning Love – With a Pure Heart and Mind – Be Transformed – Carry Him in Love – Welcome Christ – Canticle of the Creatures – Joyful Hope – Virgin Made Church – Spiritual Motherhood – God Alone – Love Holding Love CD 2: Bonum (St. Clare) Hidden Treasure – Summum Bonum – All for Our Love – Altissimu Signore – Paschal Love – With Great Humility – For Those Who Love – Deus Meus et Omnia – Joy of the Angels – Tu Es Sanctus – Close to Christ’s Mother – We Adore You – Pax et Bonum |
Samplings from the Writings of
St. Clare
All for Your Love
Be Transformed
Burning Love
For Those who Love
Joy of the Angels
St. Francis
With Great Humility
Production: Josef Raischl, OFS, and André Cirino, OFM.
Composed by Josef Raischl, Konrad Raischl and David Dargie
English text translations: Frances Teresa Downing, OSC, and Murray Bodo, OFM
Spanish translations: Mary Esther Stewart and Norma Mena.
Songbook with choral arrangements.
These mantras are designed for:
– personal, individual prayer;
– community groups, prayer groups, retreats, and to enhance communal prayer;
– public liturgy.